Call me an amature, but I’m a little confused when to add herbs and spices. When it comes to curries, some say to fry the spices first by themselves before adding the meat as it will unlock the flavours. I’ve also... (3 replies, last updated by FlavoursGal February 13, 2007)

, but their is very good) They also have all kinds of unusual seasoning mixes – ground herbs and spices They have a huge inventory of Indian and Thai spice mixes and curries. They have dried kaffir lime leaves and curry... (0 replies, last updated by oakjoan June 27, 2005)

is there a general guide of how to combine fresh herbs and spices with certain meats and veggies? i added freshly grated lemon to a pound cake and then ginger to a vegetable dish and both were incredible. i have other spices but i... (6 replies, last updated by midtownDiner123 May 5, 2009)

Other than salt and pepper, what seasoning do you use most in your kitchen? For cooking, I use my cayenne pepper, rosemary, oregano, cumin, onion powder and garlic powder the most. I also use lots of fresh garlic. For baking I use... (1 reply, last updated by revsharkie July 4, 2007)

If you had to choose only a few basic herbs and spices with which to stock your kitchen, what would they be? Which are most versatile? Are mixes better? And where could you purchase these spices economically? Thanks to all who... (7 replies, last updated by Non Cognomina February 24, 2007)

I have tried curry and garlic although not a big fan of curry. Did a 5 chinese spice which was good Also one with red pepper, herbs and brown sugar, sweet and savory Ok ... Also, fresh herbs, oj and olive oil. I have to look this up (22 replies, last updated by kchurchill5 January 30, 2009)

I am planning on making tea blends for people for christmas and I am looking to buy cheap, but high quality herbs to do this... I am going to look at superstore, TnT, maybe planet organic, but does anyone have any better... (2 replies, last updated by cleopatra999 November 26, 2009)

Yesterday i was driving down belcher road, just north of Ulmerton and I saw a store in a stripmall called "Oasis Herbs and Spices" Has anybody been there? experiences?? (7 replies, last updated by liolig January 31, 2009)

Noticed yesterday that Angelica’s Herbs is defunct. Can anyone recommend another good place to buy herbs and spices in either Manhattan or Brooklyn? (14 replies, last updated by bearzie January 3, 2009)

I’ve decided to replenish my herbs and spices and start anew. I will be heading to The Spice House this week and have attempted to find a chart of sorts that lists the expected shelf life of various items. But I’ve... (4 replies, last updated by UnConundrum December 13, 2007)

Im looking for a health food type store that carries a variety of herbs and spices that are reasonably priced. Im from Vancouver and the one I used to go to was called Galloway’s. If anyone knows of something similar please... (3 replies, last updated by JWh February 27, 2006)

Tried to go to Herbs and Spices in Wellesley for a sushi fix, and found it empty, with a new awning out front—CK Shanghai, I think, and a “coming soon” sign. Too bad – I liked the sushi at H&S a lot. Guess... (1 reply, last updated by passing thru March 13, 2005)

The question of what herbs/spices to use really depends on what kind of flavor/style you are trying to achieve. You can keep it pretty simple and change up your flavors. There are herbs which are traditional for Italian dishes... (7 replies, last updated by hobokeg January 16, 2006)

Herbs: The fragrant leaves of any of various annual or perennial plants that grow in temperate zones and do not have woody stems. Spices: Pungent or aromatic seasonings obtained from the bark, buds, fruit, roots, seeds or stems of... (1 reply, last updated by LisaPizza May 6, 2004)

Making split pea soup today. Cooked ham hocks yesterday, and they’re ready to go in at the last, along with the defatted broth (gosh, that smells devine!) Have cooked the peas with many garlic cloves, pepper, thyme, bay... (3 replies, last updated by danna January 30, 2006)